Scientists link obesity to Alzheimer’s-related genes

According to the experts, people who develop dementia tend to lose weight about five to 10 years before the onset of the disease – this may be unhealthy weight loss driven by the disease.

Scientists tie obesity to Alzheimer’s-related genes (Joe Giddens/PA)

New research has linked obesity to genes related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Scientists suggest the findings offer an explanation for why Alzheimer’s is sometimes more common among adults who experienced obesity in midlife.